Ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Note III release date on September 4, new photos compare the device to the Galaxy Note II it’s predecessor. The pics come courtesy of SamMobile, a fan site dedicated to all things Samsung, via a Japanese blog which also lists the smartphone/tablet hybrid’s alleged specs. Just Tuesday, a leading Samsung executive confirmed the phablet’s Sept. 4 release date though wouldn’t go into details about what the device would be running under the hood.

As you can see in the snapshot above featuring the upcoming flagship on the right, the Note 3 is slight taller than the Note 2 but not wider. The Note 3’s display is approximately 5.68-inches but Samsung was able to downsize the bezel to about 2.2mm, meaning that Note 2 users anticipating the Note 3 shouldn’t expect the looming handset to feel bulkier or “user-unfriendly.”

The Note 3’s pre-IFA release will be complete with Samsung’s take on a smartwatch dubbed Galaxy Gear. The tech timepiece’s release during the same event was also confirmed by the South Korean tech giant’s executive who blew the whistle on the Note 3.

As far as the rest of the gadget’s specs are concerned, keep an ear to the ground leading up to the release concerning a Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 2.3Ghz quad-core (or Exynos 5), 3GB of RAM, 13MP rear-facing camera, a 3300mAh battery life, and Android 4.2.2 though and upgrade to Jelly Bean 4.3 is likely forthcoming.

September 4 is the day before Berlin, Germany’s IFA consumer electronics expo where Sony is also expected to detail its upcoming Xperia Honami handset.

Stay tuned to BostInno foro the latest Samsung Galaxy Note III photo leaks and specs as we’ll be sure to keep you updated as more continue to emerge from the depths of the internet. In the meantime, let us know what you think about Samsung’s upcoming line of gizmos and gadgets in the comments section below.